Ultimate Air Fryer Barbacoa Beef for Tender Tacos
Make tender, shredded barbacoa beef in your air fryer for a quick and flavorful dinner. This Air Fryer Dinners recipe is a family favorite for tacos and bowls.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds beef chuck roast cut into 2-inch chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Toss beef chunks with olive oil, chipotle chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt until evenly coated.
- Place seasoned beef in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook at 380°F for 20 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Add beef broth to the basket, reduce temperature to 360°F, and cook for another 5 minutes until tender and shreddable.
- Remove beef, shred with two forks, and mix with remaining juices from the basket before serving.